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Monday, December 28, 2009

As long as people have had hair, they have needed some way to tame tangles and most importantly, show off their personal style. Hair brushes have been around for thousands of years, but changed dramatically in the mid 20th century with the introduction of space age plastic and synthetic fibers. What started out as a very basic implement, the hair brush has morphed into a highly specialized grooming and styling tool. One example of just how the hair brush has evolved is the Spornette International Hair Brush Company.

The Walter Sporn Beauty Company was the first to design a manufacturing process that would implant nylon bristles into a plastic hair brush handle. Up to this time hair brushes were made with wooden or bone handles with bore bristles a labor intense time consuming process. His timing could not have been better as plastics technology was coming of age and signaled the modern era of professional American beauty products.

In 1950 Walter introduced his ultra modern (5 and 7 row) plastic handle nylon bristle brush to the professional beauty supply distributors who like beauty salons of the time were still in their infancy. Drawing on his early merchandising experience he also introduced beauty salons to retailing with an attractive point-of-purchase retail hair brush display.As a result salon sales went from selling individual brushes to dozens—literally overnight. Over the next 20 years Walter went on to introduce the “Little Wonder” a styling brush designed for back brushing and teasing and high quality cushion based brushes all at affordable price points.

By 1970’s the Water’s son, Alan Sporn fresh out of college joined the company and expanded the sales to include the over sea’s markets and soon after changed the company name to Spornette International. Like his father, Alan had an eye for all things new and foresaw the blow dry styling trend and designed a line of styling brushes to meet the demand.

Under Alan’s direction Spornette has created a number of 21 century styling brushes, combs and rollers that emitting negative ions (good stuff) for improve the condition of hair as well as styling. One example of Spornette’s creative innovations is the new cushion based “Loop Bristle Brush” designed to safely style hair extensions and wigs. Today Spornette International is considered the beauty industry’s standard for professional hair brushes and styling tools throughout the world.

If you’re thinking about trading in your old hair brush you’ll no doubt be confronted with a wide range of brushes and prices. While the top of the line styling brush are geared toward repeated use by professionals, they can be beneficial for personal use as they will no doubt last longer and give you professional results. If you’re willing to pay the price the Spornette professional styling tools are well worth the investment.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Drawing inspiration from the hair style trends of our favorite stars and celebrities has become a national pass time. One star whose many hair styles are eliminated by women around the globe is Hollywood super star HalleBerry. Like a chameleon, Halle changes her hairstyles and color often but it’s her chic sexy signature pixie style cut that has inspired women of all ages to trade in their long locks for this easy breezy liberating hairstyle.

TO GET THE LOOK: Are you up for a liberating youthful looking short sassy hair do?If that's the case, Halle’s two toned hair color and short spunky coif is a perfect place to start. This head turning do’ with all the right accessories is a show stopper and youthful looking to boot. If your ready to take the plunge, let’s take it one step at a time; starting with a style cut and shaping.

LET’S SHAPE IT:
To get the look, start with contoured head hugging silhouette, feminine soft tapered neckline and "pixie"bangs for a flirty look. This fashion forward coif can be adjusted to suit most face shapes especial those with high cheek bones and slender features like Halle. If you’re having second thoughts about cutting your hair, not to worry with a few adjustments (trims) as it grows into the shape you can easily find the ideal length and shape for your personal style.

LET’S STYLE IT:
Talk about easy, this sassy do almost styles itself. To give your locks an extra boost start with a dab of styling balm, mousse or nothing at all. Just run either through damp hair and comb in place to dry au natural or give it a quick blow-dry for straight or textured effect. If your locks look a bit dry or frizz after, a dab of styling cream or spray pomade will tame it. For a dressy effect a few twists with a curling iron or once over with a flat iron andyou’ve got the look.

LET STRAIGHTEN IT: If you have curly, wavy frizzy hair like HalleBerry then chances are you sometimes would like to trade it in for straight. To make hair styling quick and easy give your hair a Brazilian Blowout Treatment, “the dream relaxing treatment” for a smooth soft straight style whenever you wish and your natural hair manageable, frizz-free and healthy looking to boot. It literally gives everyone with unruly hair a straight smooth look that last for several months and easy "wash and wear styling”. The only drawback is that it can be addictive! Tame your locks with the Brazilian Blowout Treatment and your good to go.

LET’S ADD LENGTH:If you miss your long flowing locks “hair extensions” are the perfect way to add extra length to a short style. Hair extensions are available in all length, thickness, texture and colors. Extensions are hidden easily under the top layer and may be temporarily attached with a clip or permanently glued to individual strands close to the scalp. For a natural look, extensions must match your hair color and texture.Add extra length with hair extensions when the mood or occasion calls fora long sexy look.

NOW, LET’S COLOR IT:
For a contrasting sun kissed lookHalle’s natural dark brown hair color is lighten several shades. Next, individual strands (thick and thin) are given a Golden Carmel hue with a foil weaving process. After a clear glaze seals-in the color and turns up the shine. The new growth is lightened and highlighted every sixweeks. This contrasting hair coloring effect may cost a few extra bucks but it’s a small price to pay for a stunning color and all the attention you'll get.

HalleBerry’s liberating pixie style cuthas everything you need for a time challenged life and puts you into the spot light were you belong. A Brazilian Blowout treatment gives you the best of both worlds; a smooth soft straight style whenever you wish and manageable, frizz-free healthy looking hair to boot. The tousled contoured silhouette fits like a glove and looks amazing from all points of view. The Pixie bangs and soft tapered neckline with understated makeup add a stylish look that’s irresistible to men attracted to the classy, but never overdone type. Your sun kissed two toned color defines the over all shape and pushes the style bar to the max. So be prepared for heads to turn and men to stop dead in their tracks when you pass by looking "ooh-so stylish"and your girl friends to scream OMG ..you rock girl.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Drawing inspiration from the hair style trends of our favorite stars and celebrities has become a national past time. One star whose hairstyle is emulated by young girls around the globe is Lady Gaga, the diva of style, glitz, and glamour. Her shock-rocker coiffure’s, over the top makeup and pop music star image is irresistible to those dudes that are into the “wild thing” and quite the catch for guys attracted to the "creative types".

TO GET THE LOOK:Are you ready for a totally new high impact image? If that's the case, take a fashion lesson from Lady Gaga and reinvent yourself with a totally new look. Her provocative face framing head-turning hairdo’s and platinum blonde hair color is worthy of paparazzi-like attention and lets everyone know your the a new (It Girl) in town. Lady Gaga's style isn't for the faint of heart but if you’re up for it, let’s take it one step at a time; starting with a style cut and shaping.

LET’S SHAPE IT: To get the look, start with a shoulder length bob and rounded blunt brow brushing bangs. This classic style is the ideal length for adding extra length with "hair extensions" and suits most face shapes, especially those with angular features like Lady Gaga. With a few adjustments (trims), as it grows you can find the ideal length and shape for your style.

LET’S STYLE IT: To put your style in motion start with a dab of your favorite styling mousse or spray gel for style support. Comb either through damp hair and give it a quick blow dry turning the ends up or under with your round brush. To push the style bar up a notch, a few twists with a curling iron and a dab of hair polish, and you’ve got Lady Gaga’s pop star style!

LET’S ADD LENGTH: If you’ve dreamed of having a sexy long hair style like Lady Gaga and can’t wait for it to grow out, “hair extensions” are the perfect way to add extra length to your style. Hair extensions are available in all length, thickness, texture and colors. Extensions are hidden under the top layer and may be temporarily attached with a clip or glued to individual strands close to the scalp. For a long sexy style add extra length with hair extensions and make your fantasy a reality.

LET’S ADD MAKE UP & ACCESSORIES: What’s a "fashionista’ hair style" without makeup and accessories? For "maximum impact" opt for full strips of false lashes (do not trim them; the more fluttery, the better) and achieve intense volume with a mascara in jet black, applied in several coats. You can also try colored or glittered lashes for maximum drama. Black liquid liner is a must and you'll want to layer it: set liquid liner with black powder eye shadow to recreate all the depth and drama Lady Gaga is know for. Top it off with a Minnie Mouse style hair bow, paired with neon green leotard, glossy PVC pants with large vantage sunglasses, Polaroid Pogo instant digital camera and you’ve got the look.

NOW, LET’S COLOR IT: Before you try bleaching your hair like Lady Gaga's head to a wig store and try on some blunt platinum blonde wigs. Lady Gaga’s brunette hair color is lightened with powder or cream bleach followed with a platinum blonde toner. The new growth must be lightened and toned every four to six weeks. This high fashion color will cost a few extra bucks but is a small price to pay for a stunning color and all the attention you'll get.

Lady Gaga’s style comes with all the bells and whistles to put you in the spot light. The blunt peek-a-boo bangs with Minnie Mouse style hair bow and stunning platinum blonde hair color is worthy of paparazzi-like attention. So be prepared to stop those dudes dead in their tracks when you pass by and your girl friends to scream OMG….. You rock girl !